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 Peggy.  Group: Member Posts: 2,508 Joined: Aug 2005 Member No: 214,025  |
QUOTE ‘Hero’ cat apparently dials 911 to help owner Responding to emergency call, police officer finds feline next to phone COLUMBUS, Ohio - Police aren't sure how else to explain it. But when an officer walked into an apartment Thursday night to answer a 911 call, an orange-and-tan striped cat was lying by a telephone on the living room floor. The cat's owner, Gary Rosheisen, was on the ground near his bed having fallen out of his wheelchair. Rosheisen said his cat, Tommy, must have hit the right buttons to call 911. "I know it sounds kind of weird," Officer Patrick Daugherty said, unsuccessfully searching for some other explanation. Rosheisen said he couldn't get up because of pain from osteoporosis and ministrokes that disrupt his balance. He also wasn't wearing his medical-alert necklace and couldn't reach a cord above his pillow that alerts paramedics that he needs help. Daugherty said police received a 911 call from Rosheisen's apartment, but there was no one on the phone. Police called back to make sure everything was OK, and when no one answered, they decided to check things out. That's when Daugherty found Tommy next to the phone. Rosheisen got the cat three years ago to help lower his blood pressure. He tried to train him to call 911, unsure if the training ever stuck. The phone in the living room is always on the floor, and there are 12 small buttons — including a speed dial for 911 right above the button for the speaker phone. "He's my hero," Rosheisen said. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10663270/?GT1=7538 Now I want a cat like this. |
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Jan 4 2006, 03:44 PM
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 Bay Area YadadaDiiiig. Group: Official Member Posts: 4,249 Joined: Feb 2005 Member No: 103,202 |
I have a cat (:
I wish hed save me from near death, or anything of that sort. My cats a chubby one (: |
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Jan 4 2006, 03:48 PM
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QUOTE(Hiphop d[-_-]b @ Jan 4 2006, 3:44 PM) I wish hed save me from near death, or anything of that sort. My cats a chubby one (:  Maybe you feed him too much. |
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Jan 4 2006, 06:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 3,459 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 328,021 |
Haha I can't stand cats. They make me terribly allergic and I get really congested and it just SUCKS.
On the other hand, I would like a dog that could dial 911 and save my butt.. that would be really nice.  Such a smart cat.
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Jan 4 2006, 06:57 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 205 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 36,652 |
oh ive heard stories about dogs doing that too but my dog would probably just sit there and stare at me lol
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Jan 4 2006, 06:59 PM
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 Sharie. Group: Member Posts: 2,429 Joined: Dec 2003 Member No: 103 |
I loveeeeeeeeee cats. :)
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Jan 4 2006, 07:06 PM
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 白人看不懂 !!!! Group: Member Posts: 3,838 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 40,824 |
cats are awesome.
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Jan 4 2006, 07:15 PM
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 dismantled desire Group: Member Posts: 38 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 339,497 |
Thats cool - now to train my cat to do that.
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Jan 4 2006, 07:40 PM
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 when you smile, i melt inside Group: Member Posts: 1,325 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 267,089 |
I heard about this, I want a kitty just like that. :]
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Jan 4 2006, 07:58 PM
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Bay Area YadadaDiiiig. Group: Official Member Posts: 4,249 Joined: Feb 2005 Member No: 103,202 |
QUOTE(mipadi @ Jan 4 2006, 1:48 PM) Maybe you feed him too much. Got that right. 
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Jan 4 2006, 08:09 PM
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wow......cool.
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Jan 4 2006, 08:10 PM
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 ^ignore. read> Maria. Group: Member Posts: 710 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 323,799 |
i heard this somewhere...... but still, a prefer a dog
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Jan 4 2006, 08:52 PM
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 Too slow. Group: Member Posts: 2,730 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 108,320 |
Hahah, that's cool.
I heard about something like this, except it was a dog. |
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Jan 5 2006, 12:31 AM
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 Yawn Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 9,530 Joined: Nov 2004 Member No: 65,772 |
cats can be smart, man. lol
i love cats :) i have 2. Now, i'm not sure they can call 9-11 but mine brings me balloons when i'm crying or something. no joke. we have balloons in the basement, and my cats willl bring them from the basement upstairs if i'm upset. it's so weird. Cats know whats goin on. lol. |
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Jan 5 2006, 12:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 273 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 312,806 |
I've heard a couple stories like that.
I wish my little brother could do that. I think he'll just keep sticking his face in front of the gamecube. Just playin'.
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Jan 5 2006, 01:20 AM
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 I'll never be who I was again.. Group: Member Posts: 2,886 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 77,981 |
QUOTE(KissMe2408 @ Jan 4 2006, 7:31 PM) cats can be smart, man. lol i love cats :) i have 2. Now, i'm not sure they can call 9-11 but mine brings me balloons when i'm crying or something. no joke. we have balloons in the basement, and my cats willl bring them from the basement upstairs if i'm upset. it's so weird. Cats know whats goin on. lol. Lol..Ya.. My kitty can tell when I'm sad.. I have four kitties and only one or two would probably call 9-1-1 Lol.. |
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Jan 5 2006, 02:40 AM
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The cat didn't actually dial 9-1-1. There was a button that was preset to dial 911. Pretty impressive, anywho.
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Jan 5 2006, 02:55 AM
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 "Silly me, I thought this was a free country" Group: Human Posts: 1,666 Joined: Nov 2004 Member No: 60,913 |
I have 4 cats <3
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Jan 5 2006, 03:06 AM
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haha one of the late-night shows made fun of this story.. anyone see it? lol
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Jan 5 2006, 05:43 AM
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 RAWR. Group: Member Posts: 2,585 Joined: Feb 2005 Member No: 102,641 |
QUOTE(Hiphop d[-_-]b @ Jan 4 2006, 3:44 PM) I have a cat (: I wish hed save me from near death, or anything of that sort. My cats a chubby one (: aah you arent the only one. I have two fatties. Theyre sweet but they are worthless. Just worthless. I'm better off dying and having my ghost call 911. |
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Jan 5 2006, 06:31 AM
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 mmm....beer.... Group: Member Posts: 752 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 24,854 |
dogs > cats
i'm sorry, but cats are just litte p**sies. |
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Jan 5 2006, 11:49 AM
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 Another ditch in the road... you keep moving Group: Member Posts: 6,281 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 85,152 |
QUOTE(Hiphop d[-_-]b @ Jan 4 2006, 9:44 PM) I have a cat (: I wish hed save me from near death, or anything of that sort. My cats a chubby one (: would it not be better to wish that you will not be in a near death situation? cool cat, anyway |
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Jan 5 2006, 03:11 PM
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QUOTE(racoons > you @ Jan 5 2006, 11:49 AM) would it not be better to wish that you will not be in a near death situation? cool cat, anyway Stop being such a wise ass. |
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Jan 5 2006, 04:11 PM
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 I love Havasupai Group: Member Posts: 1,040 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 163,878 |
QUOTE(KissMe2408 @ Jan 5 2006, 1:31 AM) cats can be smart, man. lol i love cats :) i have 2. Now, i'm not sure they can call 9-11 but mine brings me balloons when i'm crying or something. no joke. we have balloons in the basement, and my cats willl bring them from the basement upstairs if i'm upset. it's so weird. Cats know whats goin on. lol.  Wow, that's better than the 9-1-1 story. I wonder if you could train them to do your homework when you're tired or frustrated. 
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Jan 5 2006, 04:13 PM
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 YEA? ILL EAT YOUR FACE OFF =] Group: Member Posts: 345 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 333,087 |
wow..my dog would just lay there looking at me.
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Jan 5 2006, 04:17 PM
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 i'm 11,386. back off BITCHES!! Group: Member Posts: 1,596 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 11,386 |
QUOTE(KissMe2408 @ Jan 5 2006, 12:31 AM) cats can be smart, man. lol i love cats :) i have 2. Now, i'm not sure they can call 9-11 but mine brings me balloons when i'm crying or something. no joke. we have balloons in the basement, and my cats willl bring them from the basement upstairs if i'm upset. it's so weird. Cats know whats goin on. lol. awwww, that is so sweet!  amazing! what facile felines we have in this world today! or...keen kitties!  LOL 
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Jan 5 2006, 04:41 PM
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 the crip killa. Group: Member Posts: 291 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 91,628 |
most of you don't need a cat to do this...if you fall you can get right back up. lazy bastards.
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Jan 5 2006, 04:43 PM
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QUOTE(cLinT_wEStw0oD @ Jan 5 2006, 4:41 PM) most of you don't need a cat to do this...if you fall you can get right back up. lazy bastards. What if you broke your hip? |
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Jan 5 2006, 05:14 PM
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Another ditch in the road... you keep moving Group: Member Posts: 6,281 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 85,152 |
QUOTE(krnxswat @ Jan 5 2006, 9:11 PM) Stop being such a wise ass. why? |
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Jan 7 2006, 02:30 PM
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 oink Group: Member Posts: 1,099 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 41,836 |
thats a amart cat! i
i want a cat .. |
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Jan 8 2006, 10:52 AM
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 Diana =] Group: Member Posts: 1,318 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 174,147 |
I want this cat!!
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Jan 18 2006, 08:09 PM
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 i'm susan Group: Official Member Posts: 13,875 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 5,029 |
Awww how sweet. But I don't like cats.
But that was a cute thing and herioc thing that an animal can do. |
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